Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)(Photo: Elaine Thompson, AP)

Welcome to your Morning Buzz, rounding up news and views regarding the Green Bay Packers from around the web and here at PackersNews.com.

After a surprise day off from practice Wednesday, the Packers (1-0-1) worked out inside the Don Hutson Center due to rain Thursday in preparation for their game Sunday at Washington (1-1).

We'll start with Pete Dougherty's column arguing that after they missed out on landing premier pass rusher Khalil Mack, the Packers could still upgrade their defense by trading for disgruntled Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas.

Pete writes:

He, too, will be looking for a top-of-the-market deal for his position. Eric Berry set that last year with a six-year contract that averages $13 million and included $29.8 million in full guarantees.

A six-year deal with that much guaranteed is too much at this point in Thomas’ career. One of the scouts said he’d pay Thomas a three-year extension at $12 million a year and maybe $15 million to $20 million fully guaranteed.

Would all that be enough to swing a deal? That’s up to the Seahawks and the player. But there’s no question Thomas could help the Packers where they need it most. They’re desperate for difference makers on defense, and Thomas is that, even if he isn’t a pass rusher.

While the Packers are OK at safety, Thomas would be a big upgrade. Neither Ha Ha Clinton-Dix nor Kentrell Brice is a true free safety. We saw that Sunday, when they played a big role in three of Minnesota’s four touchdown passes.

The Packers want more from tight end Jimmy Graham, writes Jason Wilde for the Wisconsin State Journal:

In @WiStateJournal ~ TE Jimmy Graham made his presence felt in the #Packers offense. Now, they want more. Says Joe Philbin: "Obviously he had the one touchdown called back; we'd love for him to score touchdowns. You can add that to this week’s to-do list." https://t.co/BjBApC15Mq